Reading take the biscuit – and the points

Blues go down to Reading, watched by Andy Munro.

Aston Villa and remember, remember

Villa lose at Southampton, with Dave Woodhall wondering what comes next.

Robins not so chirpy

Blues beat Bristol City and Andy Munro is impressed.

Review: Paul Heaton

Richard Nevin takes 50% off an illness-affected bill at the Utilita Arena.

New free concert series at Symphony Hall announced

See the best young Conservatoire musicians at lunchtime.

Strangers in Paradise

Young Birmingham band announce city centre date.

Wolverhampton goes Crazy

Johnny Marr’s exclusive global livestream comes to Light House.

Rocking at the Robin

There’s another good start to November at Bilston’s finest.

British Airways tailfin arrives back in the Midlands

New Birmingham-Belfast route opens.

Aston Villa and the twists and turns

Villa lose at home to West Ham as Dave Woodhall reflects on fate. 

Boro lost in a smog

Andy Munro on Blues’ win at Middlesbrough.

Wolverhampton art project asks women to share experiences

Let Her – the postcard project giving power to women.

New wine bar opens in Birmingham city centre

Vagabond hits Colmore Row.

The quasi-Italian job

Pizza and pasta on a cold night. Just the job? Read on. 

Review: Jess Gillam’s American Roadtrip

Simon Hale watches the young saxophonist combine with the CBSO.

Cadbury World unveils spooktacular Halloween masterpiece

Chocolatiers produce terrifyingly tasty creation.

Environment production to flow into Coventry

Imagineer launch new project as part of Coventry City of Culture.

Black Country School Games returns

Black Country pupils come together for sport and activity.

Swans des-Troyed

Andy Munro enjoys Blues’ win over Swansea City.

Aston Villa and the familiar pattern

Villa’s defeat at Arsenal left Dave Woodhall perplexed.

Review: Nobody

Jessica Harris went along to the Motionhouse production at Midlands Arts Centre.

Review: Madam Butterfly

Simon Hale is impressed by the Welsh National Opera at Birmingham Hippodrome.

Dogged display against the Terriers.

Andy Munro reports from Blues’ goalless draw at Huddersfield.

Black Country School Games are back

Black Country School Partnership Games return after eighteen months of virtual activity.

Birmingham Jazz presents…

Originality is the key on Friday evening.

More of the same

Andy Munro watches Blues go down to the Albion.

World premiere for Birmingham dance studio

Donuts premieres ahead of UK tour.

Birmingham Jazz presents

More top-quality jazz at 1,000 Trades.

Blues launch FIFA tournament with cash prizes

Battle of the Blues to take place at St Andrews.

CBSO to perform at New Street Station

Your opportunity to take the baton and conducting the renowned orchestra.